It is also a day where older people are encouraged to try
new things, with events around the country offering a chance to reminisce, take
up a hobby and meet new people. You’re the Boss will be launching its own
Creative Pursuits Month on the website throughout October, which is a series of
informative articles on hobbies that older people can take up or continue to
enjoy in later life. The first one will be published tomorrow on Older People’s
Day, and focuses on the therapeutic effects of baking and cooking. We will be
talking to 2012 The Great British Bake Off finalist Brendan Lynch about his work with older
people and why baking is a skill that helps to keep the mind active, bring back
good memories and bring families together.

There are loads of other great events going on around the
country, so no matter where you’re based, there is sure to be something that
you can get involved with.

The official website for the day (http://olderpeoplesday.co.uk) has a
full list of registered events, organised by location, but we have listed some
of our favourites here. Events are running throughout October, not just on the
day itself, so don’t miss out!

Poole, Dorset

There are loads of events happening in Poole for the first
two weeks in October. These include country walks, singing classes, exercise
groups, story-time sessions and much more. Many of the events are regular or
courses, so try them out for Older People’s Day and you might just find a new
hobby. Check out the rest of the events in Poole.

Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton and Hove City Council have given a grant to Impact
Initiatives, a charity that manages projects across Sussex, to organise a
series of events to mark Older People’s Day. Events include Active for Life,
which is taking place in Preston Park, and will have a series of activities
like Zumba, croquet and walking football. The day ends with the Brighton and Hove
Older People’s Awards at The Grand Hotel in Brighton, which celebrates the
achievements of older people in the city. See all of the day’s
events.

Liverpool,
Merseyside

The Museum of Liverpool is
offering a free Memory Walk on 1 October in celebration of Older People’s Day.
There is no need to book – just meet in the atrium of the museum at 2pm to take
a trip back in time through Liverpool’s history. Find out more on the Museum’s
website.

Scotland

There are hundreds of events available
through Luminate Scotland, which is the country’s creative ageing festival.
Luminate believes that creativity has no age limit and there are all kinds of
opportunities to get creative with things like photography, storywriting and
drama. See more at: www.luminatescotland.org.